Two problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2003 Beetle.
This car was extremely modified by a company caledl hestermann motorwwerks. The specific problem is the installation of led tail/brake lights. The lights are not compatable with the cars electrical system and as a result they have a problem that is called hyper flashing. That means the turn signal, when engaged, flashes erratically and wehn the brake pedal is applied the light flalso ashes erratically causing the following vehicle to be confused and resulting in an unsafe condition. I feel that the installer needs to be notified of the wrong doing as many cars have been modified by this business. Hestermann motorwerks jessie lee CT, green cove springs, FL 32043.
Takata recall air bag light switch has been recalled on several 03 Beetles but nothing that included the 03 convertable version of this light being activated the car has never been in an accident that I know of and is a cause for concern where none of my airbags will deploy if I ever get into an accident. God forbid. This has been checked by the VIN but does not necessarily mean the part is not defective. Also opposite lights in the rear seem to have some sort of electronic issue new fuses new bulbs and relay seems not to fix this issue. Could possible be part of the same 03 Beetle break switch recall??.
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems |